to the nation that certain areas of the country would be placed under a variation of martial law , which he said would be applied in particular regions as and when needed . he declared rhodesia ' s intent to " liquid ##ate the internal workings of those organisations associated with terrorism " , and warned neighbouring countries to prepare for " any defensive strikes we might undertake " against guerrilla bases in their respective territories . he claimed that the war had escalated because britain and the united states were supporting the patriotic front . william irvine , the co @ - @ minister of transport , warned the guerrillas that rhodesia " w [ ou ##ld ] not let these innocent ##s go una ##ven ##ged
to the nation that certain areas of the country would be placed under a variation of martial law, which he said would be applied in particular regions as and when needed. he declared rhodesia's intent to " liquidate the internal workings of those organisations associated with terrorism ", and warned neighbouring countries to prepare for " any defensive strikes we might undertake " against guerrilla bases in their respective territories. he claimed that the war had escalated because britain and the united states were supporting the patriotic front. william irvine, the co @ - @ minister of transport, warned the guerrillas that rhodesia " w [ ould ] not let these innocents go unavenged